2017 Map of Boars Tusk SW

About this map

Killpecker Cr winds through the high desert landscape of Sweetwater County, shaping the drainage patterns and topographical relief of this arid region. The terrain is defined by dramatic erosional features, including the distinct formations of Cedar Canyon in the north and the winding Crooked Canyon to the east. These landforms, along with Long Canyon in the southwest, characterize the remote and unpopulated character of the area during the early twenty-first century. Human presence is evidenced primarily by utility and transport corridors such as Chilton Rd and Co Rd 17, which provide access through the vast open spaces between established townships. The map documents a landscape of sparse water sources and complex land management boundaries across the township and range survey lines of the high plains.